Senior Analyst - Sanctions Advisory and Investigations (Financial Crime)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; flexible and remote working options may be available subject to eligibility and job requirements.

Company

hirify.global operates an independent Group Compliance & Governance function focused on financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, conduct risk, and compliance monitoring.

What you will do

• Advise business units on sanctions compliance requirements for transactions, products, and new initiatives.
• Lead investigations into high-risk sanctions alerts, customer profiles, and transactions, making accurate decisions and escalating cases on time.
• Manage confirmed-match escalations and prepare detailed reports for senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor global and local sanctions regulations and communicate changes for implementation across relevant processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve complex sanctions issues.
• Review advisory and investigation processes and implement enhancements and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Compliance, Sanctions Advisory, or Financial Crime Investigations within Banking or Financial Services, including exposure to complex advisory and investigation cases.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field.
• Advanced understanding of sanctions regulations and advisory practices.
• Expertise in investigative techniques and case management.
• Knowledge of OFAC, UN, and UAE Central Bank regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and translate them into actionable guidance.
• Ability to follow organisational and departmental policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and instructions.

Nice to have

• ACAMS certification or an equivalent qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Respectful, caring, inclusive, and disciplined working environment.
• Competitive salary and eligibility for variable pay plans.
• Medical insurance, group life and personal accident insurance, paid leave, and leave airfare.
• Preferential rates on loans and finance facilities, staff discounts and offers, and children’s education assistance for certain job levels.
• Flexible and remote working options subject to eligibility and job requirements.
• Structured courses, e-learning, on-the-job training, and professional development programs.

Hiring process

• The position is offered on a fixed-term employment basis for 3 years.